FMA533 : Strategy and financial management for arts production / College of Creative Arts

This course is designed to provide a practical and usable knowledge of accounting and budgetary routines necessary for arts organisations, such as book-keeping methods, profit and loss accounts, balance sheet analysis, application of marginal costing, performance measurement and cost control strategies, cash flow projections and box office supervision. Aspects of financial planning will also be examined in conjunction with the techniques for fundraising in the arts. The module will address current management issues in the local arts scene, in particular regard to funding and grant applications.